Collision Repair Technology
Collision Repair Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry-level into the collision repair and refinishing trade. Upon completion of this program, the student will be prepared for beginning positions as body, frame, and refinish technicians. Students will be provided theory and practical repair and refinish work beginning with basic applications and progressing on to heavy collision repairs requiring major body and frame alignment and panel replacement. The instruction includes all phases necessary to teach collision repair including glass replacement, welding, hardware and trim items replacement, cosmetic repairs, and structural repairs. Industry standards referenced are from the 2016 ASE/NATEF Collision Repair & Refinish Standards (Painting and Refinishing, Non-Structural and Structural Analysis and Damage Repair, Mechanical & Electrical Components).
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Advanced Technical Certificate, and Technical Certificate.
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I ABT 1146
- Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair I ABT 1223
- Refinishing I ABT 1313
- Mechanical & Electrical Components I ABT 1443
- Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
Second Semester
- Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II ABT 1153
- Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair II ABT 1236
- Refinishing II ABT 1323
- Mechanical & Electrical Components II ABT 1453
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III ABT 2163
- Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair III ABT 2243
- Refinishing III ABT 2336
- *Approved Technical Elective (3)
Second Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.
*MAT 1233 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) OR BOT 1313 & a natural science with lab (7 hrs. total) may be substituted for College Algebra.
